The Town of Comox is proud to announce a week of celebrations in honour of its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades since its incorporation as a Village Municipality on January 14, 1946, and later reincorporation as a Town on March 31, 1967.
On the official anniversary date, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Town hosted a Community Open House at Comox Archives and Museum and the Pearl Ellis Art Gallery from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The open house featured the following:
- Open ceremony – with a welcome from the Comox Mayor
- A special land acknowledgement – K’ómoks First Nation
- Meet and greet with past and present VIPs and elected officials
- Tours and exhibitions around the museum and art gallery
- Cupcakes to mark this special milestone
Thank you to all who attended and made this such a memorable occasion.